Bedeutung
to trust your own abilities
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Poland, 'wiara w siebie' is often contrasted with 'pokora' (humility). While modern society prizes self-belief, older generations might still view too much of it as a lack of modesty. In the Polish tech and startup scene, this phrase is used almost exactly like 'self-efficacy' in English, emphasizing the 'can-do' attitude. Romantic-era Polish literature often focused on faith in the nation, but modern literature has shifted toward the individual's 'wiara w siebie' as a tool for survival. Commentators often cite a 'lack of faith in themselves' (brak wiary w siebie) as the reason the national football team loses, making it a national talking point.
The 'Siebie' Rule
Remember that 'siebie' never changes. It's the same for I, you, he, she, we, and they. This is your best friend in Polish grammar!
Negatives change the case
If you say 'I DON'T have faith', 'wiarę' (Accusative) becomes 'wiary' (Genitive). 'Nie mam wiary w siebie.'
Bedeutung
to trust your own abilities
The 'Siebie' Rule
Remember that 'siebie' never changes. It's the same for I, you, he, she, we, and they. This is your best friend in Polish grammar!
Negatives change the case
If you say 'I DON'T have faith', 'wiarę' (Accusative) becomes 'wiary' (Genitive). 'Nie mam wiary w siebie.'
Sound more natural
Use 'wierzyć w siebie' for actions and 'mieć wiarę w siebie' for describing a person's character.
Modesty vs. Confidence
If you want to sound humble but confident, say 'Staram się mieć wiarę w siebie' (I try to have faith in myself).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Marek nie wygrał zawodów, ponieważ nie miał ______ w siebie.
In a negative sentence ('nie miał'), the Accusative 'wiarę' changes to the Genitive 'wiary'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'She has faith in herself'?
'Siebie' is the correct reflexive pronoun for all persons.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Boję się, że nie zdam tego egzaminu. B: Nie martw się! Przecież dużo się uczyłeś. Musisz tylko ______.
The speaker is encouraging 'A' to believe in themselves.
Match the phrase to the situation.
In which situation would you most likely say 'Odzyskałem wiarę w siebie'?
'Odzyskać' means 'to regain', which happens after a period of doubt.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Wiara vs. Pewność
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMarek nie wygrał zawodów, ponieważ nie miał ______ w siebie.
In a negative sentence ('nie miał'), the Accusative 'wiarę' changes to the Genitive 'wiary'.
How do you say 'She has faith in herself'?
'Siebie' is the correct reflexive pronoun for all persons.
A: Boję się, że nie zdam tego egzaminu. B: Nie martw się! Przecież dużo się uczyłeś. Musisz tylko ______.
The speaker is encouraging 'A' to believe in themselves.
In which situation would you most likely say 'Odzyskałem wiarę w siebie'?
'Odzyskać' means 'to regain', which happens after a period of doubt.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, you can use it for small things too, like having the confidence to order food in a foreign language.
Yes! That means 'I have faith in you.' You just change 'siebie' to 'ciebie'.
'Wiara' is more about deep belief and feeling, while 'pewność' is more about being 100% sure of a fact or skill.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You say 'Straciłem wiarę w siebie' (male) or 'Straciłam wiarę w siebie' (female).
No, 'siebie' is gender-neutral.
Younger people might say 'wierzyć w swojego skilla' (to believe in one's skill).
Absolutely. It shows you are motivated and aware of your value.
Always use 'w' followed by the Accusative case.
It is 'wiarę' (Accusative) because it follows the verb 'mieć'.
Yes, adding 'samą' (for females) or 'samego' (for males) adds emphasis, like 'faith in my very self'.
Yes, it is a very popular theme in Polish pop and rock music lyrics.
Verwandte Redewendungen
wierzyć w siebie
similarto believe in oneself
pewność siebie
synonymself-confidence
poczucie własnej wartości
builds onself-esteem
znać swoją wartość
similarto know one's worth
wątpić w siebie
contrastto doubt oneself
